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Asus Zephyrus M16 (2022): 16" QHD+ 165Hz IPS, i9-12900H, RTX 3070Ti, 16GB DDR5, 1TB Gen4 SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win11H @ $1799.99 (Open Box Excellent from $1681)

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Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6494637

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  • Windows 11 Home
  • 16" 2560x1600 500-nits 165Hz 3ms IPS Display, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision HDR, Adaptive Sync
  • Core i9-12900H (6P+8E)/20T CPU (5GHz Turbo, 24MB Cache)
  • 16GB (8GB soldered + 8GB DIMM) DDR5-4800 Memory (40GB Max)
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Graphics, 100W + 20W with Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
  • 1-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p HD IR Webcam with Windows Hello
  • 2x 2W Tweeter + 2x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Triple Band Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 + 2.5G Ethernet
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x RJ45 LAN port (2.5G)
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 4 Cell 90 WHr Battery
  • 4.41 lbs
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Link: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus...Id=6494637

Spec:
  • Windows 11 Home
  • 16" 2560x1600 500-nits 165Hz 3ms IPS Display, 100% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision HDR, Adaptive Sync
  • Core i9-12900H (6P+8E)/20T CPU (5GHz Turbo, 24MB Cache)
  • 16GB (8GB soldered + 8GB DIMM) DDR5-4800 Memory (40GB Max)
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6 Graphics, 100W + 20W with Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
  • 1-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 720p HD IR Webcam with Windows Hello
  • 2x 2W Tweeter + 2x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Triple Band Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 + 2.5G Ethernet
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x USB 4.0 Type-C Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort / power delivery
    • 1x HDMI 2.0b
    • 1x RJ45 LAN port (2.5G)
    • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
  • 4 Cell 90 WHr Battery
  • 4.41 lbs

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Aug 31, 2022 04:19 PM
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alvarodemigAug 31, 2022 04:19 PM
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How does this compare to this?
https://slickdeals.net/f/16000396-lenovo-legion-5-pro-i7-12700h-16-1600p-rtx-3070-ti-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-1-599-free-shipping?page=3#commentsBox
Worth the extra cost?
Aug 31, 2022 04:28 PM
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JK1982Aug 31, 2022 04:28 PM
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I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
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SuryasisAug 31, 2022 04:58 PM
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Quote from JK1982 :
I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
Scar 15 has a good amount of GPU performance advantage over this. And I don't think that is a lot heavier than this, around 0.5-0.6 lbs. I would keep the Scar 15 for its better performance with a smaller weight hike.
Aug 31, 2022 05:02 PM
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blakktuxAug 31, 2022 05:02 PM
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I own this and have enjoyed it. Battery life is so-so, like many gaming laptops. Performance is good and I really like the display and windows hello webcam.
Aug 31, 2022 05:19 PM
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kitcatbarAug 31, 2022 05:19 PM
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Wait, I'm legitimately confused. Title says 3070ti but description says 3070. Which is it?
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Quote from kitcatbar :
Wait, I'm legitimately confused. Title says 3070ti but description says 3070. Which is it?
No need to get confused that much. It's a 3070 ti and that missing "Ti" is a Typo.
Aug 31, 2022 07:53 PM
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ThirstyCruzAug 31, 2022 07:53 PM
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Still has 1 soldered ram? Think Lenovo 5 pro is better deal, and can find with 32gb RAM. Unless you really want the i9, not that great a sale.
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Aug 31, 2022 10:15 PM
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MonicaSlickAug 31, 2022 10:15 PM
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Quote from alvarodemig :
How does this compare to this?
https://slickdeals.net/f/16000396-lenovo-legion-5-pro-i7-12700h-16-1600p-rtx-3070-ti-16gb-ram-512gb-...
Worth the extra cost?
If gaming is your priority, then no.

For portability and content creation, this one is better. Is lighter and the screen in this one is 100% DCI-P3 while the Legion is 73% DCI-P3.
Aug 31, 2022 10:21 PM
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SohvkhanAug 31, 2022 10:21 PM
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I9-12900h vs i7-12700h is not really worth price premium. I'm only commenting on CPU, just because it's i9, doesn't make it as substantial leap from i5 to i7.

Fight me in the comments.
Aug 31, 2022 10:52 PM
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alvarodemigAug 31, 2022 10:52 PM
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Quote from MonicaSlick :
If gaming is your priority, then no.

For portability and content creation, this one is better. Is lighter and the screen in this one is 100% DCI-P3 while the Legion is 73% DCI-P3.
i'm actually planning on using it mostly for content creation (photoshop, some video rendering, so i will increase RAM 100%) and some machine learning (although when i need power i just run things on the cloud).
Portability is not THAT important, but helps.
Aug 31, 2022 11:01 PM
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MysticalizeAug 31, 2022 11:01 PM
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Quote from Sohvkhan :
I9-12900h vs i7-12700h is not really worth price premium. I'm only commenting on CPU, just because it's i9, doesn't make it as substantial leap from i5 to i7.

Fight me in the comments.
Simply put, you are paying $200 more for a bigger SSD (1 TB vs. 512 GB), slightly better battery life when normal multitasking (6 hour vs. 5 hours), and lower weight and size. The M16 is 4.59 lbs laptop only and 6.22 lbs with 240W power brick. The Legion 5i Pro is a heftier 5.65 lbs laptop only and 7.94 lbs with 300W power brick. The 5i pro has a higher 150W versus 120W power spec. The M16 is 0.78"x13.98"x9.57"and the 5i Pro is 0.78-1.05"x14.17"x10.4" (it fattens out towards the back so max thickness is 1.05").

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Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.

Edit: I misread his review, the 5i pro does have 150W for the 3070 ti which makes more sense given the larger, heavier, 300W power brick. Fixed above.
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SohvkhanAug 31, 2022 11:03 PM
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Quote from Mysticalize :
Simply put, you are paying $200 more for a bigger SSD (1 TB vs. 512 GB), slightly better battery life when normal multitasking (6 hour vs. 5 hours), and lower weight and size. The M16 is 4.59 lbs laptop only and 6.22 lbs with 240W power brick. The Legion 5i Pro is a heftier 5.65 lbs laptop only and 7.94 lbs with 300W power brick. Both have 120W power spec for the 3070 Ti. The M16 is 0.78"x13.98"x9.57"and the 5i Pro is 0.78-1.05"x14.17"x10.4" (it fattens out towards the back so max thickness is 1.05").

hug

Source: Compared Jarrod's Tech YT blog where he does separate reviews on both laptops.
BAITED. Just kidding, but thanks for chiming in with more in depth information.

Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
Aug 31, 2022 11:06 PM
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MysticalizeAug 31, 2022 11:06 PM
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Quote from Sohvkhan :
BAITED. Just kidding, but thanks for chiming in with more in depth information.

Not commenting on other specs, just trying to educate anyone unaware of the minor incremental improvement of i9-12900h.
laugh out loud

Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.

My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
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Quote from JK1982 :
I recently got a open box rog strix scar 15 with same specs but 240hz qhd and 32gb ram for $1500 after tax. Wondering if i should get this instead due to being lighter weight
Depends if you like 16:10 or 16:9. I'd rather have this.

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Quote from Mysticalize :
laugh out loud

Totally agree. In fact, in the reviews I saw, the 12700h from the 5i Pro was actually slightly faster than the 12900h. The beefier, heavier, chassis of the Legion probably translated into better cooling.

My interest was legitimately piqued in these two deals, and I might just have to spring for one of them...
For what it's worth, one additional note that some might find as an advantage on the Lenovo laptop, both of its RAM slots are upgradable. The Asus has one RAM slot soldered in and the other is the only one that can be upgraded.

I can also confirm that the Lenovo can actually max out at 64GB, not the 32GB that's listed on its product spec page. I upgraded with a Corsair 64GB kit with no issues on the Lenovo.
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